G8: Benchmark #1 Review - American Revolution 8.13-8.20

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Which event is associated with Paul Revere’s famous “Midnight Ride”? Options: Boston Massacre, passage of the Intolerable Acts, signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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Battles of Lexington and Concord

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What was one effect of the French and Indian War?

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The British government instituted new taxes on the American colonists to pay for the war.

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How did Shays’ Rebellion impact views about the federal government under the Articles of Confederation?

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The inability to stop the rebellion showed that the federal government was too weak to be effective.

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This Venn diagram compares characteristics of Loyalists and Patriots. Which idea completes this Venn diagram?

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believed people should fight for their ideal government

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Based on John Smith's statement in The General History of Virginia, New England, and the Summer Isles, what conclusion can be drawn about his role in the Jamestown Colony?

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He enacted unpopular laws to guarantee everyone contributed to the success of the colony.

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This chart contains quotations from both Federalists and Antifederalists. Which terms complete this chart?

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Federalist; Antifederalist; Federalist; Antifederalist

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Why was guerilla warfare often used during the American Revolution?

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The Continental Army used guerilla warfare to gain an advantage over the larger and better equipped British Army.

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This painting by Alonzo Chappel was created in 1878 to commemorate an event that happened in 1770. What was a direct result of the event depicted in this painting?

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Colonial anger toward Great Britain increased.

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Which statement would most likely have been made by someone considered to be a Loyalist during the American Revolution? Options: Laws enacted by Great Britain have hurt the colonies and kept them from growing economically. The colonies are not ready to govern themselves; they need guidance from Great Britain. The colonies should stop trade with Great Britain and should form alliances with other European nations. Great Britain underestimates the determination of the colonists to win the war.

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The colonies are not ready to govern themselves; they need guidance from Great Britain.

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These graphs show statistics about the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775. Based on these graphs, even though the British won the battle, why was it significant from the American perspective?

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The American forces showed they could inflict damage on the British Army even when they were outnumbered.